Presence of chlorpyrifos in unauthorized novel food fenugreek leaves (Trigonella foenum graecum) from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Fenugreek leaves from India may have a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This pesticide is not allowed in these leaves.
What's happening? Italy found chlorpyrifos in fenugreek leaves from India. They stopped these leaves from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought fenugreek leaves from India, you might have some. Check where your leaves came from.
What should I do? Throw away any fenugreek leaves from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Italy
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